Horticulture Leading Hand & Site Manager

Position: Horticulture Leading Hand

Number of Positions Available: 2
Location: Bay of Plenty
Pay Rate: $34 – $40 per hour
Minimum Hours of Work Per Week: 30
Maximum Hours of Work Per Week: 40

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience OR a Level 4 or above qualification

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and assist workers in daily orchard activities including pruning, planting, harvesting, and maintenance

• Train new staff on correct horticultural techniques and safe equipment use

• Monitor work quality and productivity, providing feedback to team members

• Operate horticultural machinery and tools as needed

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies

• Report progress, issues, and maintenance needs to the orchard manager

• Assist in irrigation management and pest/disease control programs

• Oversee produce quality checks before dispatch

• Keep accurate records of daily work activities

Position: Site Manager

Number of Positions Available: 2
Location: Bay of Plenty
Pay Rate: $32 – $38 per hour
Minimum Hours of Work Per Week: 30
Maximum Hours of Work Per Week: 40

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience OR a Level 4 or above qualification

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of orchard sites to ensure productivity and quality targets are met

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor orchard activities including planting, pruning, spraying, irrigation, and harvesting

• Manage and allocate workforce across different orchard blocks

• Ensure correct use and maintenance of horticultural machinery and equipment

• Liaise with orchard owners, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth operations

• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations

• Monitor crop health and implement pest and disease control measures

• Keep accurate records of production, maintenance, and staff activities

• Train and develop team leaders and orchard workers

• Report regularly to senior management on operational progress